The People's Hero

I swear everyone has had a piss next to Neil Lennon. That man likes a beer and has a weak bladder.

What happened to all your A’s and what was it like performing with Dylan ?

I'm in the camp that he's actually really good, but then I've watched back some of the goals we've conceded and he's become a master at the holy trinity of somehow always managing to get caught under the ball, being too narrow and just marking no one at all, or bizarrely just picking up the complete wrong man. I think he's one that would benefit from a settled defensive shape (whether thats a 4 or 5 and his role full back or wing back) and a real run of games. Basically, I have the gut feeling he's really good but when other people say he's shit, I find it hard to argue the point. There must be a golden stat you can give me to wind up for foxestalk plebs?

Friends of mine tell me the Villa move is sorted if he himself wants it. Ball is in Harvey's court.

This is my truth, tell me yours. No, seriously, I agree with you. You're right about Daka. What I really want to know though is your thoughts on Luke Thomas; since I can't work out if he's good or not and I suspect he just got Brodgered; but what do the stats tell us?

Didn’t Ollie Pope do similarly last year and everyone was hailing his quick thinking? Seems like just partisan BS to me. Wherever you genuinely stand on it, what’s good for the goose is good for the gander.

Just keep him and hope he gets us promoted.

No one is doing much. Most managers, players, agents are probably on holiday too I’d think. Also you won’t necessarily know of all that’s going on. I’d be worried if we did.

Mate of mine is an Essex supporter also and knows a few of the Essex players quite well. Apparently they are expecting Rishi Patel to join for next season. Doesn't mean to say it will happen as its probably just come from one source or a careless comment, but I've heard pretty much the same as mentioned above.

WTF is happening?

I think my final question would be - how hungry is he? Has he kept himself in tip-top condition? Does he want a run at forcing himself back in to the England side? If he really wants it, then this could suit both parties. I conclude that if he's fit and motivated and wants it, then I'm all in on this. Its not taken me long to come to settle on that as my position. Let's do it.

I would like Ronnie Edwards in. If Evans is not renewing, then Coady is a sensible signing. Due to absence of genuine wingers, we may end up playing 3 centre backs; I suppose. Depends on new manager and who we sign. Not sure if Coady has been captain at previous clubs or has much leadership, but we definitely need a near on ever-present who has some leadership about them. Maybe he's the man.

Potter turned us down for the second time some time ago. This is not a new development at all. If we are still courting him then I am concerned as we are clearly wasting our time.

Was about to go for this but..... its expensive isn't it?

The nice thing with a deal with any of the very big four is that they will have players they probably want out on loan in the Championship anyway. We should be looking to do deals to get some effectively first team ready players in, with the PL side continuing to pick up their wages. I'd want Oscar Bobb and ideally on a 2 year loan, but maybe we could pick up two or three.

Just to prove that posts don't get deleted for having your own opinion and not breaking any rules..... the mods and admin deleted my thread stating my opinion that didn't break any rules. You really couldn't write it, apart from the fact that I did write it, obviously.

Found the guy who's never been to Villa Park!

I would like to think McKenna or the Barnsley fella. I suspect a name they’ve heard of in the PL so expect some journeyman joker. If we are honest it’s got Gerrard/Lampard written all over it. Truth is it’s up to JR and his ( very little ) little black book.

Thought I told you last week that Potter already turned it down for a second time. Maybe we’ve not moved on and gone for a third jab - but realistically I think Potter requires us to wait until he’s reviewed every option … and I’m not sure we can wait.

For who? Surely not Leicester City? We are in the second tier and looking to bounce back; not a 5th tier side looking for an additional passenger.

Sounds like your sensors are stuffed. Probably not an expensive part, but often a pain to access and change. I had a similar(ish) issue once and it was actually a dodgy fuse of some sort, which was an easy (and very cheap) fix. Edit: Should point out this was on a 90's Jag and the electrics/fuses/sensors seemingly weren't designed to last 30 years and in many cases were massively over-engineered and needlessly complicated. Hopefully its not anything to do with the pump(s) as I've had this go wrong twice on a Seat Alhambra and it took the garage ages to diagnose and costly to fix.

Friend of mine who is good mates with a lot of non-league guys and very good mates with Leicester LEGENDS Peter Taylor and Steve Butler told me we have already re-approached Potter and been told to do one. How PT would know anything about that is well beyond me, but whatever. I mean this guy did tell me that Maidstone would get rid of old manager and put George Elokobi in charge if Maidstone continued to be terrible, and then they did, but I'm less inclined to believe this one. Thought I'd pass it on as its silly season.

Oscar Bobb is due a loan and is very highly rated.

We are one of a few clubs who'd like to do a deal for that Posh defender who plays England U20s. Posh missed out on promotion and transfer listed most of their team; but not this guy. That includes JCH and Josh Knight, by the way, which surprised my pal. Should add, Posh really don't want to sell this chap - and each time I've seen him, he's been comfortably their best player.

I really hope we field a team full of right backs at some point next year. I believe we peaked at 9 during a previous championship spell. If we're going to do it, do it properly. Should be managed by a right back as well; I vote for a management team of the 2 Lees; Dixon and Peltier.